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Manage product design

Manage product design

Unit of competency
National Code
FPITMM5204B
State Code
D6102
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/05/2011
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/02/2013
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
20/02/2013
Nominal Hours
180
Description
This unit describes the outcomes required to clarify and confirm design objectives and goals, and to resource and manage the design cycle of actions to the point where the outcomes are ready for acceptance for production purposesGeneral workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publicationThis unit replaces FPITMM5204A Manage product design
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish design objectives and success factors
  • 1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to managing product design are identified and followed
  • 1.2. Information on design tasks is collected, analysed and maintained
  • 1.3 Design workload is packaged into discrete, manageable design work units
  • 1.4 Criteria for each design work unit are specified and key success factors and indicators are established
  • 1.5 Communication with others is established and maintained in accordance with OHS requirements
2. Plan the design activity
  • 2.1. Scope of each design work unit is reviewed and personnel and material resource requirements specified
  • 2.2. Design work units are programmed and scheduled in line with target achievement dates and resource constraints
  • 2.3. Design work plan, including key success or performance indicators, is processed and approved in line with enterprise procedures
3. Implement the design work plan
  • 3.1. Resources including human, material, equipment and systems are allocated to particular design work units and tasks
  • 3.2. Designers are directed and involved in finalising work preparations and processes, and in establishing key performance indicators
  • 3.3. Coordination issues with supporting agencies and departments are resolved
  • 3.4. Removal of inhibitors to achievements are met
  • 3.5. Progress reviews are carried out and support provided to the designers to maintain technical design standards and achievement targets
  • 3.6. Design outcomes are prepared, finalised and certified as meeting the required specifications
  • 3.7. Design outcomes are documented and processed for the client's acceptance
  • 3.1. 3.8. Design process and problems are recorded and reported to appropriate personnel
4. Monitor and respond to design performance
  • 4.1. Performance targets are monitored to assess progress and to provide indicators as to target revision or other intervention response
  • 4.2. Unsatisfactory performance is detected and prompt action is taken to rectify the situation
  • 4.3. Mentoring and coaching is provided to support individuals or teams through the design process
  • 4.4. Recommendations for variations to plans are negotiated and approved by the appropriate personnel
  • 4.5. Systems, procedures and records associated with documenting performance are managed in accordance with the enterprise requirements
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
OHS requirements:
are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
personal protective equipment and clothing
safety equipment
first aid equipment
fire fighting equipment
hazard and risk control
fatigue management
elimination of hazardous materials and substances
safe forest practices including required actions relating to forest fire
manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying
Environmental requirements may include:
legislation
organisational policies and procedures
workplace practices
Legislative requirements:
are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:
award and enterprise agreements
industrial relations
Australian Standards
confidentiality and privacy
OHS
the environment
equal opportunity
anti-discrimination
relevant industry codes of practice
duty of care
Organisational requirements may include:
legal
organisational and site guidelines
policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility
quality assurance
procedural manuals
quality and continuous improvement processes and standards
OHS, emergency and evacuation procedures
ethical standards
recording and reporting requirements
equipment use and maintenance and storage requirements
environmental management requirements (waste minimisation and disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)
Design tasks are to include:
the process of applying problem solving skills
thought processes
cultural and demographic awareness
materials technology
conceptual development techniques
working with production limitations to determine and produce products or 3-D functional solutions
Design work units
break up tasks into manageable parts for design teams or individuals who may work on separate parts of a design project
Key success factors may include:
achieving goals in the time allocated
meeting specified design criteria
minimising the impact of production on the environmental
using energy efficiently and effectively
using material efficiently and effectively
Communication may include:
verbal and non-verbal language
constructive feedback
active listening
questioning to clarify and confirm understanding
use of positive, confident and cooperative language
use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences
control of tone of voice and body language
Supporting agencies may include:
organisations providing:
services
graphic work
componentry
Inhibitors may include:
barriers to design outcomes such as:
standard timber sizes
equipment usage capabilities and skill capabilities
Records and reports may include:
product type
size
inspection
grading and labelling outcomes
storage locations
quality outcomes
hazards
incidents or equipment malfunctions and
and may be:
manual
using a computer-based system or other appropriate organisational communication system
Appropriate personnel may include:
supervisors
suppliers
clients
colleagues
managers
Performance targets are to include:
completion of design tasks inside designated timeframes
design outcomes in line with the established criteria
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely manage product design
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:
following applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to managing product design
following organisational policies and procedures relevant to managing product design
effective communication and safe working practices
managing product design in line with design criteria and performance targets
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace
Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment of required knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context
Assessment is to follow relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit
specifications and work instructions
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of required knowledge
Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of employability skills
Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the required knowledge
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate
Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English
Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment
Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S4774 FPITMM5204A Manage product design Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AXJ54 FWPTMM5204 Manage product design Unit of competency